Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study

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1 Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Please read the accompanying Guidance tes for Applicants before completing this form. Please do NOT use this form to apply for an Erasmus Mundus or full-time LPC/GDL programme. Please complete all sections in black ink. Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 1

2 Student Number (for office use only) 1. PERSONAL DETAILS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Surname/Family Name* Previous Surname/Family Name (if relevant) Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr etc) *Please ensure that the names listed on this form match your passport Forenames/First names* Preferred First name ( Known as ) Male/Female Nationality (as stated on your passport) Dual or Second Nationality Country of Permanent Residence Country of Birth Date of Birth Correspondence Address: Valid until: Permanent Home Address: (if different) Post/Zip Code: Telephone. (including area code): Post/Zip Code: Telephone. (including area code): Mobile : address: Mobile : address: Criminal Convictions If you have a relevant criminal conviction, enter X in the box (See Section 1of the Guidance tes for Applicants for a definition of relevant criminal convictions) Disability The University encourages you to disclose your disability, medical condition, wellbeing difficulty or specific learning difficulty to ensure that we can advise you on the range of services and adjustments we can provide. Please tick the following box(es) as appropriate: Code Disability Tick (where appropriate) A B C D E F G H I J known disability Autism/Asperger s Blind/Visually impaired Hearing impaired/deaf Unseen disability (diabetes, epilepsy, heart condition, cancer, etc) Wellbeing difficulties (including anxiety, depression and phobias) Dyslexia Wheelchair user/mobility difficulties Other disability Multiple disabilities/complex Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 1

3 2. PROPOSED STUDY 2.1 TAUGHT PROGRAMME Please indicate the languages to be pursued if you are applying for MA Professional Translation or MA Translation and Interpreting Year of entry: Full or Part-Time: Course Title please enter the exact title of the course - see First choice course: Tick Qualification Aim: MA MSc LLM PG Dip PG Cert MRes What other course of study would you select if this course was unavailable? Please enter the exact title of the course Second choice course: 2.2 RESEARCH PROGRAMME Please note that it may be possible to commence an MPhil or PhD on one of the following dates: 1 Oct; 1 Jan; 1 Apr; 1 Jul (subject to approval of College) Proposed start date: Full or Part-Time: College/School: Tick Qualification Aim: MPhil PhD EngD/DProf MD MA/MSc/LLM by Research Proposed Title of Research or Topic/Area of Interest Please attach a research proposal for your proposed project - maximum of 1500 words including references (this will not be required if you are applying in response to an advertised studentship) Have you already been in contact with an academic member of staff who has expressed an interest in being your supervisor? If YES, please provide name of academic and College/School: If NO, please refer to University s website: Please note that you should not submit an application until you have discussed your proposed topic of research with a potential supervisor and that s/he has recommended that an application is made. 3. PROPOSED FINANCE How do you propose to finance your programme of study at Swansea University? Self-fund Scholarship (please provide letter) Employer Loan Applying for funding/other* *Please provide further information if you have selected Applying for funding/other: Swansea University scholarships can be found at: If you are applying in response to a Swansea University advertised research studentship, please give details: Studentship name: Proposed topic/title: College and Supervisor: Where did you hear about the award? Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 2

4 4. YOUR EDUCATION 4.1 UNDERGRADUATE/BACHELOR STUDY Please give details of your first degree/bachelor (or equivalent) qualification. You will need to provide a copy of your Bachelor certificate and transcripts (or Diploma Supplement) of all your results. If these are in a language other than English, you must include certified translations. If your results are not known at the point of application, please indicate when your results will be known in the Date of Award field and send them to postgraduate.admissions@swansea.ac.uk as soon as they are published. If your degree is pending at the point of application, please include a partial transcript of grades obtained to date. University attended (including full address and country in which degree studied): Name of University: Address: Official Name of Qualification: (e.g. Bachelor, Maîtrise, Ptychion, etc) Bachelor Subject/major: Result (if known): (e.g. class, GPA, percentage, etc) Date of Award: Dates of Attendance: From (dd/mm/yyyy) Language of instruction: To (dd/mm/yyyy) Duration of course (no. of years studied): Mode of study (tick as appropriate): Full-time Part-time Distance Learning 4.2 POSTGRADUATE/MASTER S STUDY Please provide details of your postgraduate (or equivalent) qualification(s). Please continue on a separate sheet, if necessary. University attended (including full address and country in which degree studied): Name of University: Address: Official Name of Qualification: (e.g. MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, MPhil, etc) Subject/major: Result (if known): (e.g. class, GPA, percentage, etc) Date of Award: Dates of Attendance: From (dd/mm/yyyy) To (dd/mm/yyyy) Language of instruction: Duration of course (no. of years studied): Mode of study (tick as appropriate): Full-time Part-time Distance Learning Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 3

5 4.3 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Please enclose copies of relevant certificates and transcripts. Title(s) of qualification(s): Date achieved or to be awarded: Method of Study (full-time/part-time/distance learning): Name of the institution or awarding body: Membership of Professional Institutions (if applicable): Please state the name of the institution of which you are a member, your level of membership, the date you became a member, its expiry date (if applicable) and your registration number. 4.4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY If English is not your first language you will have to provide documentary evidence of an acceptable level of English language ability. Additionally if you require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK and you are not from a majority speaking English country as defined by the UK Home Office, you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved the required level: If you have not yet achieved the required level, your offer will be conditional upon taking an approved test. It may be possible for you to attend a pre-sessional English language programme at the University s English Language Training Services department - Qualification igcse/o level (or equivalent) IELTS Academic TOEFL IBT PTE Academic Cambridge (Advanced or Proficiency) Grade/Score Date of most recent examination (or forthcoming test) 4.5 WELSH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (UK STUDENTS ONLY) Are you a fluent Welsh speaker? If YES: Do you wish to receive your offer letter and all future communications through the medium of Welsh? Ydych chi n dymuno cael eich llythyr cynnig a phob gohebiaeth ysgrifenedig yn y dyfodol drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg? Ydw/ Nac ydw/ 5. YOUR EMPLOYMENT Please give details of any current/previous employment history (with dates) which may support your application. Candidates applying on basis of work experience must enclose a curriculum vitae/resume to illustrate skills and experience relevant to your application. Name and address of employer: (Please state country if outside the UK) Start date (dd/mm/yyyy) End date (dd/mm/yyyy) Position held and main duties: (Please state whether full or part-time) Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 4

6 6. SUPPLEMENTARY PERSONAL STATEMENT Please use this space to add information that is relevant to your application. For example: (i) Applicants for taught courses must provide a statement outlining their interest in the chosen programme of study - maximum of 500 words. Please provide information relevant to your application e.g. Why do you wish to follow this programme? What benefits do you expect to gain from it? What skills and experience do you possess which make you a suitable applicant? (ii) Applicants for research degrees must attach a research proposal for your proposed project - maximum of 1500 words including references (this will not be required if you are applying in response to an advertised studentship, but please attach a copy of the advertisement.) 7. REFERENCES Two people who have knowledge of your academic or professional ability must support your application by providing references. If you are a current student or have recently completed your studies, at least one of the referees must be a lecturer or professor from your university. It is your responsibility to obtain references in support of your application: the Postgraduate Admissions Office will not do this on your behalf. te: References must be completed using the official university forms. Correspondence Address: (Valid until : : : dd/mm/yy) Permanent Home Address: (if different) Post/Zip Code: Telephone. (including area code): Post/Zip Code: Telephone. (including area code): Position: address: Position: address: Please ensure you request permission from your nominated referees. Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 5

7 8. OTHER INFORMATION 8.1 UK/EU APPLICANTS ONLY If you are an EU national (including the UK) but have lived outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for any periods over the last three years (other than holidays), please list your periods of residence outside the EEA and the purpose of your stay e.g. work, education, etc. You may be required to provide evidence. Have you been a resident (other than holidays) in the EU for the three years prior to the start of your postgraduate study? If NO, please complete the following information: Country: Start Date: End Date: Purpose: Country: Start Date: End Date: Purpose: 8.2 (a) INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE COMPLETE IF YOU ARE RESIDENT IN THE UK FOR A PURPOSE OTHER THAN EDUCATION/STUDY On what date did you first enter the UK? (dd/mm/yy) Do you have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK? Is your permanent home in the UK? Do you have Limited Leave to Remain? Please outline your purpose for residency in the UK? Please provide copies of your relevant visa/immigration document from UK Home Office 8.2 (b) INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY EDUCATION/STUDY The UK Government requires anyone who is a national of a country outside the EEA and Switzerland to obtain a Tier 4 visa to study. If you are admitted to Swansea University for a postgraduate course of study, we will be the sponsor of your Tier 4 visa. In order to sponsor you, we will require certain information that we must provide to the UK Home Office via a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Do you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK? Passport : Do you have a valid passport*? Passport Expiry Date Do you currently hold a visa* to study in the UK? Visa Expiry Date: *Please enclose a copy of your passport and current student visa Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 6

8 8.3 INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY ACADEMIC PROGRESSION/PREVIOUS STUDY IN THE UK Please provide details of all of the previous courses you may have studied in the UK. Please declare all courses or parts of courses undertaken in the UK to date. This is even in cases where you may have not successfully completed a course. The information required relates to the time you spent studying in the UK on the stated qualification. Please also enclose copies of relevant visas/cas statements provided to you by the UK institution. Please continue on a separate sheet, if necessary. Title of course 1 previously studied:. of months spent in UK: Start date: End date: Please tick the box to confirm that you have included your previous visa/cas relating to this study: Title of course 2 previously studied:. of months spent in UK: Start date: End date: Please tick the box to confirm that you have included your previous visa/cas relating to this study: 8.4 INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY AGENT INFORMATION Have you applied through an official Swansea University Agent? If YES, please supply the following information: Agent Company Name: Advisor s Name: Agent Please note that if you are applying through an Agent, it is the responsibility of the Agent to provide full information and supporting documentation before your application can be fully processed. 8.5 INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY ICWS In the event that we are unable to offer you a place, it may be possible for your application to be considered for a programme offered by our partner college - International College Wales Swansea (ICWS). If you are happy for us to forward your application form to ICWS for consideration, please tick here 9. HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AT SWANSEA? You are or have been a Swansea student Swansea University website Prospectus Departmental brochure Your own university A current or former Swansea student A graduate studies website* An education fair/agent* Social Media* Advertisement* Careers Office The British Council Search Engine* Other* * please give further details Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 7

9 10. DECLARATION I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given on this form is true, complete and accurate. I understand that any offer of a place at Swansea University will be based upon the information given in this form. Swansea University reserves the right to establish the authenticity of my application and it reserves the right to cancel my application if it transpires that false or misleading information has been provided in support of this application by me, by my referee or by any other person acting on my behalf. If new information becomes relevant I will contact the University s Postgraduate Admissions Manager with full details. I accept that the information given on this form will be retained by the University and used for the purpose of processing my application, in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act I understand that the information stored by Swansea University may be used for reporting, both internally and externally and that the University may also check the information provided by verifying qualifications with any previous educational establishment I have attended and with the UK Home Office. I understand that in some cases my application data may also be shared externally where my course been developed in collaboration with third party organisations and where staff who are external to the University have a role in the admissions selection process. If accepted onto a postgraduate programme of study, I agree to abide by the University s rules and regulations. Signature of Applicant: Date: CHECKLIST - Please tick the box(es) to show which documents you have enclosed Academic Certificates Two references Letter of sponsorship Academic Transcripts English Language Certificates Copy of Passport/Residence Permit CV/Resume Personal Statement/Research Proposal Please send your completed application form and supporting documentation to: Postgraduate Admissions Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom Application for Admission to Postgraduate Study Page 8